viking sword gnezdovo petersen e2

viking sword gnezdovo petersen e2The beautiful one handed sword from the Viking Age is a replica of a find discovered in 1949 at the archaeological site of Gn? zdovo near Smolensk, Russia, during the excavation of burial mound L 13. Dated between 920 and 950 AD and classified as Type E2 according to the Petersen typology for Viking swords, the original piece was broken in two and found stuck in the ground. The original featured a blade with the stylised representation of a man on one

It was used

Burgonets were very popular throughout Europe and were worn by the aristocracy

Sallet flat on the head with visor open and bevor closed

These gloves make an excellent accessory for any costume

yet retains a distinctly feminine feeling

The beautiful sword is based on originals from the 16th century

allowing it to be worn elegantly over a dress or tunic

Amongst the most common ways to wear it is to fold it up at the front and then decorate the folded (inner) part with fibulae

A beautiful silver beard bead

a new armour style developed in England that would have a major influence on armour across Europe

The comfortable trousers are crafted from cotton

Care instructions: steam only